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SMART, TOOTRiS announce groundbreaking initiative to deliver childcare benefits to United States members
On January 16, 2025, SMART announced a transformative partnership with TOOTRiS, the nation’s leading provider of on-demand childcare services, to offer childcare benefits to members across the United States. This pioneering collaboration establishes SMART as the first building trades union in the country to adopt wrap-around childcare benefits for its members, with the benefit activating February 1, 2025, for participating local unions. The post SMART, TOOTRiS announce groundbreaking initiative to deliver childcare benefits to United States members appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 16
Longtime ally of union workers elected minority leader of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Material Subcommittee
The SMART Transportation Division (SMART TD) congratulates Congresswoman Dina Titus (D-Nevada) on her selection to serve as the Ranking Minority Leader of the House Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials Subcommittee. The post Longtime ally of union workers elected minority leader of Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Material Subcommittee appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 16
SMART-MD members ratify agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee-represented railroads
On January 13, 2025, SMART Railroad, Mechanical and Engineering Department (SMART-MD) members ratified the national agreement with the National Carriers’ Conference Committee (NCCC)-represented railroads. The five-year agreement is virtually identical to other freight rail agreements and provides: “The ratification of this agreement demonstrates SMART-MD’s commitment to negotiating for the improvements members have said they need: better pay […] The post SMART-MD members ratify agreement with National Carriers’ Conference Committee-represented railroads appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 15
UPDATE: New Information Available on California Wildfire Relief For Members
As the devastating wildfires continue to burn in California, this catastrophe is likely far from over. Read on to learn about important updates to applying for assistance from SMART-TD’s Disaster Relief Fund, including what criteria and information is needed to receive help. The post UPDATE: New Information Available on California Wildfire Relief For Members appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 14
FRA Administrator Amit Bose Honored as He Steps Down
SMART-TD bids a heartfelt farewell to FRA Administrator Amit Bose, thanking him for his transformative leadership, advocacy for rail workers, and lasting contributions to improving safety and labor conditions in the rail industry. Read on to see the many contributions Administrator Bose made to the lives of our SMART-TD members. The post FRA Administrator Amit Bose Honored as He Steps Down appeared first on SMART Union. — Jan 14

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